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Israeli Police Chief Rejects Minister Ben Gvir's Attempts to Influence Senior Appointments
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First reported by Srugim · 22 hours ago
What happened
Israel Police Commissioner Danni Levi rejected attempts by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to influence senior police appointments, leading to a breakdown in negotiations and cancellation of key appointments. Several top police positions will remain vacant until after the elections, raising concerns within the force.
- 01Police Commissioner Danni Levi insists only he and his deputy appoint senior officers.
- 02Negotiations with Minister Itamar Ben Gvir over appointments have collapsed.
- 03Agreed appointments of Yechiel Bohadana and Merav Wagner were withdrawn by Levi.
- 04No senior police appointments will occur before elections, leaving key posts vacant.
- 05Some senior officers are retiring or on leave amid investigations.
- 06Criticism arises over leadership vacancies and commissioner's decision delays.
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